Tips for Buying a Home in Snow Country
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If you are thinking of buying a home in Tahoe, maybe you have decided to wait for the snow to melt so you can get a better feel for the topography & landscaping. Makes sense, and many buyers take this approach of waiting till Spring or Summer to start their search. But one thing to consider when buying in snow country is that the winter offers a great opportunity to see aspects of a property that might not be obvious when the sun is shining and the garden's in full bloom. For example, roof design ... Â Summer buyers will consider the quality and condition of a roof when buying a home, but not necessarily how it "sheds" snow.Â
 In a snow year like we've had this season, with record depths in the space of a week, shedding patterns can make a big…
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To put that in perspective, that's like being "given" up to $16,000 on a standard loan. Â No joke. Â The program is one of several grant and mortgage assistance programs offered through the Nevada Division of Rural Housing (and don't be fooled by "rural;" Reno buyers can also qualify.) Other grant programs are specifically aimed at helping K-12 teachers, veterans, and 1st time homebuyers.Â
One of the many perks of owning in Tahoe Donner is that members come first. The downhill ski area, for example, caps its sale of public tickets to ensure that homeowners and their guests are not turned away. (The Cross Country center, which has been voted one of the best in North America, offers similar perks to pass holders, with earlier opening times.) With HOA dues of just $1,900/year, Tahoe Donner remains an excellent bargain. From…
Great news for skiers, and a little intimidating to some homebuyers new to the Tahoe market who find themselves asking if you can have "too much of a good thing." Falling trees have led to power outages, and road closures have made it difficult for plows to keep driveways cleared. If you are thinking about a home in Tahoe, or have recently bought here, it's important to know this is *not* the norm. Local authorities say we have not…
With dues of just $1,900/year, Tahoe Donner remains one of the best investments for year-round vacation fun. (Click the Christmas sign on this link for a quick video overview of the community.) If you have been interested in exploring cross country skiing, check out the free demo day at the Tahoe Donner Cross Country center tomorrow (Dec. 28) starting at 11 a.m.  With more than 60 miles of groomed trails, it has been voted one of North America's "Best" cross…
Temperature swings of 40 to 50 degrees are common here in the mountains, and homeowners are well advised to take double precautions when winterizing their homes.
A press release from the Economic Development Authority today notes that 27 new and expanding companies relocated to Reno this year so far, including Mishimoto Automotive, a manufacturer and distributor of high performance cooling systems.
Check out these pictures taken from Incline's live webcam (very cool tool that updates every 5 minutes) ... to see what a difference a season makes! Â